Author Archives: Christine Persaud

How to Do A Socially Distant Gift Exchange

By Christine Persaud
This holiday season will be like no other. People might not get to see their extended family or close friends for the holidays in order to avoid large gatherings. But there are ways to keep doing the things you love during the holidays from afar. The Secret Santa or Kris Kringle gift exchange is historically a favourite among large families, groups of friends, and business colleagues.

Tech Gifts For Someone Who Just Picked Up A New Hobby

By Christine Persaud
As we continue to deal with COVID-19, a lot of people have extra time on their hands since they aren’t going out and about after work or on the weekends. And while some are filling it by binge watching TV shows, reorganizing the house, or spending more time with the kids, others have picked up new hobbies.

6 Air Purifiers For Your Home Office

By Christine Persaud
An air purifier is a useful device to have in your home, especially for a home office where you might be spending hours and hours each day. Air purifiers help rid the air of harmful bacteria, dust, dander, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They can help reduce airborne contaminants, including particles that potentially contain viruses.

How Cybercriminals Try To Extort Victims Online

By Christine Persaud
Cybersecurity is a growing concern, especially as we rely more and more on digital channels to communicate with one another. cybercriminals are getting more and more clever in their tactics, and we’re seeing new methods emerge, especially when it comes to monetary extortion.

Streaming TV in Canada: What Are The Options?

By Christine Persaud
More and more Canadians are deciding to cut the cord from traditional cable and satellite television. Media in Canada reported back in September 2019 that one in seven Canadians had already shifted from linear to streaming TV and one in five planned to do so over the next year.

New Tech Accessories to Enhance Your Work-From-Home Experience

By Christine Persaud
As more of us are working from home now than ever before, setting up a great home office is key. And while you might have the bare necessities set up by now, there are a few new tech accessories that might come in handy.

The Latest Chromebooks To Consider For Distance Learning And More

By Christine Persaud
School boards are providing Chromebooks for students who need them. But some parents are using this as an opportunity to invest in a Chromebook their kids can use for personal activities as well, through the summer, and from year to year.

Don’t Want An iPad, Galaxy, Or Microsoft Tablet? Here Are Some Great Alternatives

By Christine Persaud
When it comes to tablets, there’s no question that the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy devices are tops. And sometimes, given the affordable pricing, you could even include Microsoft convertibles like the Surface Go 2 in the “tablet” category as well. But these aren’t the be all, end all, of the tablet market.